Zhar-ptitsa-a fairy-tale bird, a character in Russian fairy tales, is usually the target of a search for a fairy-tale hero. The feathers of the firebird have the ability to shine and their brilliance affects the human eye. The firebird is a fiery bird, its feathers shine with silver and gold (the Ognivak has red-winged feathers), its wings are like flames, and its eyes glow like crystal. The firebird is about the size of a peacock.
